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Next Sunday, May 28, is Pentecost Sunday – which commemorates the coming of the Holy Spirit to the apostles, the Comforter that Jesus promised to his followers before his departure.  The New King James Version states it this way, ‘When the Day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place.  And suddenly there was … Read More

Tomorrow, May 18, is Ascension Day, which always falls forty days after Easter.  As Christians, we believe Jesus died on the cross, rose from the dead three days later, and spent the next forty days teaching his followers.  Then, according to Luke…..”lifting up his hands, he blessed them,… and while he blessed them, he departed from them, and ascended into … Read More

Next Sunday, May 14, is Mother’s Day!   It’s not what we have in life, but who we have in our life that matters most.  At this time, it refers especially to our mothers, and all those that mother us.  Thank God for their unconditional love this day and every day.  As most of you already know, on Pentecost Sunday, May … Read More

We are still celebrating the Easter Season which lasts for 50 days culminating with the feast of Pentecost.  For Christians, Easter which originated from the ancient pagan celebration of the spring equinox,  is now dedicated primarily to the celebration of Christ’s resurrection.  This year, as spring blooms to life and as we reflect on the resurrection, may a feeling of … Read More

Next Sunday, is the fourth Sunday of Easter, often referred to as Good Shepherd Sunday, since in the Gospel of the day, Jesus speaks of himself as the Shepherd who is prepared to lay down his life for his sheep.  The ‘reading’ can be viewed as an allegory regarding Christian leadership. Jesus’ words suggest to us that those who will … Read More

Despite the cold temperatures and the remaining snow, if you look closely, there are many signs of spring. In reference to spring, it is written that ‘our Lord’s promise of resurrection is not in books alone, but in every leaf in springtime.’ Something to think about as we watch the tree buds unfurl or the spring bulbs make their entrance … Read More